The Creek Fire started Tuesday morning and has destroyed at least 30 homes and burned nearly 11,500 acres.

Within the city limits LAPD officers responded to the Skirbal Fire, which erupted early Wednesday morning next to the 405 freeway near Mulholland Drive. The Skirball fire has burned nearly 500 acres and destroyed four homes in Bel-Air.

Even though their own homes were damaged by Hurricane Irma, a group of Miami police officers are volunteering to bring aid and support to first responders in heavily damaged areas of the lower Keys, including the city of Key West.

The Phoenix Police Department has launched a public safety campaign that uses clever re-imagined visuals from pop culture to urge people to use crosswalks when crossing the streets and drivers to be more attentive to the presence of pedestrians on the road.

The "Rock the Crosswalk" campaign has the goal of reducing vehicle vs. pedestrian accidents in the city. Last year there were 101 vehicle vs. pedestrian collisions in Phoenix.

National Police Week is a time for remembering the fallen and contemplating the grief of their loved ones. One of the highlights of the week is the annual candlelight vigil, which is organized by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund. (All photos by Leslie Pfeiffer)